Signs of economic growth in the North East

15 January 2014

Latest research from the Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3) shows that businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and Humberside are succeeding in many areas of growth, including increasing profits, market share and volume of sales.

According to R3’s Business Distress Index, 63% of businesses in the region are expanding one way or another, a sign that owners are becoming more confident in the economic climate and have the necessary resources to do so.

Steve Ross, the chair of the Association, commented “the latest results are a welcome sign that the recovery is bedding in and gaining ground, and after such a prolonged period of stuttering growth - if any at all - it’s very nice to be able to talk about good news for a change.”

There have been predictions of a weary year for SMEs as many are unable to access the appropriate funding or do not know alternative sources available. However, despite these issues, a recent report from the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) revealed businesses were feeling more confident than ever.

While there are still a third of businesses struggling financially, those affected needn't be worried if the business acts now and considers ways to change, restructure, tackle debt and improve business strategy.

Overall, this is great news for SMEs. Hopefully, we will be seeing more surveys with much the same to report across the UK throughout this year.

Just a quick note to say a big thank you to all the staff at KSA, our CVA was passed today by creditors voting in an overwhelming number including HMRC to accept the proposal as prepared by KSA.

The road to reach today’s conclusion has been bumpy, but at each stage your team has supported and guided us through the issues and we have reached a very satisfactory outcome to the benefit of customers, staff, all creditors and shareholders.